London to the Mediterranean on a Shoestring

Highlights

Picnic under the Eiffel tower, explore Moorish palaces and great Iberian cities, sample some of Europe's best cuisines, chill out on the Algarve coast, mingle with the locals on the French Riviera, walk by ancient history in Rome

Like history? And art? How about beaches and pubs? Then say hello to Western Europe on this three-week tour of the highlights from London down to Lisbon. See some of the world’s best museums, have lunch under the Eiffel Tower, eat as many tapas as you can handle, and party on Europe’s most coveted beaches with your new group of international friends. This unique route will take you places every traveller should see.

Itinerary

Meet in London before departing for Paris by train.
Please refer to joining instructions for more information on where to meet.
Please note the trip departs London in the evening of Day 1 so it is imperative that you arrive on time for departure soon after the 5:30pm Welcome Meeting. Please allow plenty of time for the journey to London to allow for any possible delays.

Transport: Train

Included activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

Day 2

Paris

Picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower; opt to visit Notre Dame Cathedral or explore Montmartre.

Included activities: Orientation Walk, Eiffel Tower Picnic

Optional activities:

Musée Rodin Visit

Champs-Élysées Visit

Sacre Coeur Visit

The Louvre Visit

Musée d'Orsay Visit

Eiffel Tower Visit

Palace of Versailles Visit

Monet's Giverny Gardens

Moulin Rouge Dinner & Show

Napoleon's Tomb - Les Invalides Army Museum

Meals: lunch

Day 3

Paris - Interlaken

Take a train from Paris to Interlaken, a small city in the Swiss Alps with breathtaking scenery.

Transport: Train

Day 4

Interlaken

Enjoy an orientation walk of Interlaken. Opt to get the adrenaline pumping with some canyoning or whitewater rafting. Explore a nearby glacier or go swimming in a crystal clear lake. Don't miss the nightlife.

Included activities: Orientation Walk

Optional activities:

Paragliding

Ropes course

Alpine Canyoning Adventure

Hiking in the Swiss Alps

Chocolate Making Workshop

Mountain Biking

Jungfrau Cog Railway

Day 5

Interlaken

Enjoy an orientation walk of Interlaken. Opt to get the adrenaline pumping with some canyoning or whitewater rafting. Explore a nearby glacier or go swimming in a crystal clear lake. Don't miss the nightlife.

Included activities: Orientation Walk

Optional activities:

Paragliding

Ropes course

Alpine Canyoning Adventure

Hiking in the Swiss Alps

Chocolate Making Workshop

Mountain Biking

Jungfrau Cog Railway

Day 6

Interlaken - Rome

Travel to Rome by train via Milan. Upon arrival, enjoy a CEO-led orientation walk of Rome.

Transport: Train, Local train

Included activities: Orientation Walk

Optional activities:

Colosseum Visit

Roman Forum Visit

Pantheon Visit

Vatican City Visit

Vatican Museum Visit

Sistine Chapel

Christian Catacombs

Borghese Gallery

Trevi Fountain

Spanish Steps

Day 7

Rome

Opt to check out famous Roman sites from times past like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican and Pantheon. Don't miss the amazing Italian food, wine and nightlife.

Included activities: Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos

Optional activities:

Colosseum Visit

Roman Forum Visit

Vatican City Visit

Pantheon Visit

Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos

Day 8

Rome - Rapallo

Stop at Pisa to check out the Leaning Tower en route to the beautiful Italian Riviera.

Transport: Train, Train

Included activities: Leaning Tower of Pisa Visit

Day 9

Rapallo

Walk the coastal path between Riomaggiore and Monterosso or opt to take the train. Visit charming, colourful towns along the way with an included national park pass and unlimited train ticket.

Included activities: National Park Pass and Unlimited Train Ticket

Day 10

Rapallo - Nice

Continue to the French Riviera and enjoy an included excursion to Monaco.

Transport: Train, Train, Train

Optional activities:

Promenade des Anglais

Vieux Nice Visit

Day 11

Nice

Enjoy a free day to take a cycling tour, go for a hike along the coast, or take a day trip to nearby beaches and villages.

Optional activities:

Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art

Matisse Museum

Vieux Nice Visit

Day trip to St Paul de Vence

Cathedral of Sainte Reparate

Promenade des Anglais

Day 12

Nice - Barcelona

Hop on a flight toward Barcelona. Join your CEO on an orientation walk of your surroundings before participating in a G Adventures supported tapas cooking class served and prepared by migrant students. Afterward, break off on your own to explore this amazing city. Enjoy a night out on the town.
Please note that passenger luggage (up to 23kgs/50lbs per passenger) is included on this flight.

Transport: Plane

Included activities: Mescladis Cooking Demonstration, Big Night Out

Optional activities:

La Barceloneta Visit

La Sagrada Família Visit

Parc Güell Visit

Gothic Quarter Visit

Casa Batlló

Gaudi House Museum

Day 13

Barcelona

Get out and explore all that Barcelona has to offer, or choose to journey further afield to the surrounding beaches and countryside to get a true taste of Catalan life.
Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of the adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.

Included activities: Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on Combos

Optional activities:

Gothic Quarter Visit

La Barceloneta Visit

Las Ramblas Visit

La Sagrada Família Visit

Parc Güell Visit

Montjuïc Visit

Gaudi House Museum

Casa Batlló

Day 14

Barcelona - Madrid

Enjoy an orientation walk along Las Ramblas. Take some time to visit the Gaudí buildings, or explore the Gothic Quarter before boarding an afternoon train to Madrid.

Transport: Train

Included activities: Orientation Walk

Optional activities:

Gothic Quarter Visit

La Barceloneta Visit

La Sagrada Família Visit

Parc Güell Visit

Day 15

Madrid

Enjoy Spain's beautiful capital on an orientation walk. Free time to visit its many sites, from art museums to sprawling squares. Enjoy a night out with the group. Madrid's nightlife is world renowned!

Included activities: Orientation Walk

Optional activities:

Gran Vía Visit

Plaza Mayor Visit

Museo Nacional Del Prado Visit

Royal Palace (Palacio Real) Visit

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Reina Sofia National Art Museum

Day 16

Madrid - Granada

Full day of free time before transferring to Granada in the afternoon.

Transport: Local bus

Optional activities:

Gran Vía Visit

Plaza Mayor Visit

Museo Nacional Del Prado Visit

Royal Palace (Palacio Real) Visit

Day 17

Granada

Enjoy an orientation walk in Granada. Opt to visit the Alhambra or relax in one of the many hammam baths around town. Enjoy a tapas bar crawl with the group in the evening. First drink's on us.
If you would like to visit the Alhambra, you must pre-book your tickets through this website: https://tickets.alhambra-patronato.es/en/
Tickets almost always sell out in advance, so be sure to pre-book a ticket to ensure access.

Included activities: Orientation Walk, Tapas Bar Crawl

Optional activities:

Alhambra Guided Tour

Albaicín (El Albayzín) Visit

Granada Cathedral (Cathedral of the Incarnation) Visit

Day 18

Granada - Seville

Journey to Seville and explore this thriving university town. Opt to visit the Real Alcázar, a Moorish palace, or take in an evening flamenco show.

Transport: Local bus

Included activities: Orientation Walk

Optional activities:

Alcázar Palace Visit

Flamenco Show

Santa Cruz Quarter Visit

La Giralda Visit

Casa de Pilatos

Santa Paula Convent

The Golden Tower (Torre del Oro)

Ronda Day trip

Day 19

Seville - Lagos

Cross into Portugal, and enjoy the Algarve Coast.

Transport: Local bus

Optional activities:

Coastal Hike in Algarve

Swimming

Benagil Sea Caves

Day 20

Lagos

Spend the day on the Algarve with free time for hiking, water activities, or chilling out oceanside.

Optional activities:

Coastal Hike in Algarve

Swimming

Day 21

Lagos - Lisbon

Take a train up the coast to Portugal's vibrant capital, and enjoy an orientation walk. Free time to visit Cristo Rei for sweeping views of the area, check out the monuments of the Belem neighbourhood, or relax in a café. Indulge in the town's great nightlife.